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Dryden L, Song J, Valenzano TJ, Yang Z, Debnath M, Lin R, Topolovec-Vranic J, Mamdani M, Antoniou T. Evaluation of Machine Learning Approaches for Predicting Warfarin Discharge Dose in Cardiac Surgery Patients: Retrospective Algorithm Development and Validation Study. JMIR Cardio 2023; 7:e47262. [PMID: 38055310 PMCID: PMC10733832 DOI: 10.2196/47262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Warfarin dosing in cardiac surgery patients is complicated by a heightened sensitivity to the drug, predisposing patients to adverse events. Predictive algorithms are therefore needed to guide warfarin dosing in cardiac surgery patients. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to develop and validate an algorithm for predicting the warfarin dose needed to attain a therapeutic international normalized ratio (INR) at the time of discharge in cardiac surgery patients. METHODS We abstracted variables influencing warfarin dosage from the records of 1031 encounters initiating warfarin between April 1, 2011, and November 29, 2019, at St Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We compared the performance of penalized linear regression, k-nearest neighbors, random forest regression, gradient boosting, multivariate adaptive regression splines, and an ensemble model combining the predictions of the 5 regression models. We developed and validated separate models for predicting the warfarin dose required for achieving a discharge INR of 2.0-3.0 in patients undergoing all forms of cardiac surgery except mechanical mitral valve replacement and a discharge INR of 2.5-3.5 in patients receiving a mechanical mitral valve replacement. For the former, we selected 80% of encounters (n=780) who had initiated warfarin during their hospital admission and had achieved a target INR of 2.0-3.0 at the time of discharge as the training cohort. Following 10-fold cross-validation, model accuracy was evaluated in a test cohort comprised solely of cardiac surgery patients. For patients requiring a target INR of 2.5-3.5 (n=165), we used leave-p-out cross-validation (p=3 observations) to estimate model performance. For each approach, we determined the mean absolute error (MAE) and the proportion of predictions within 20% of the true warfarin dose. We retrospectively evaluated the best-performing algorithm in clinical practice by comparing the proportion of cardiovascular surgery patients discharged with a therapeutic INR before (April 2011 and July 2019) and following (September 2021 and May 2, 2022) its implementation in routine care. RESULTS Random forest regression was the best-performing model for patients with a target INR of 2.0-3.0, an MAE of 1.13 mg, and 39.5% of predictions of falling within 20% of the actual therapeutic discharge dose. For patients with a target INR of 2.5-3.5, the ensemble model performed best, with an MAE of 1.11 mg and 43.6% of predictions being within 20% of the actual therapeutic discharge dose. The proportion of cardiovascular surgery patients discharged with a therapeutic INR before and following implementation of these algorithms in clinical practice was 47.5% (305/641) and 61.1% (11/18), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Machine learning algorithms based on routinely available clinical data can help guide initial warfarin dosing in cardiac surgery patients and optimize the postsurgical anticoagulation of these patients.
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- Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Valenzano TJ, Bellicoso D, Morassaei S, Topolovec-Vranic J, Churchill K, Thomson N, Harris A, Jeffs L, Di Prospero L. Advancing Practice-Based Research among Nursing and Health Disciplines Professionals by Creating a Network of Leaders. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2022; 53:S71-S78. [PMID: 35232693 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Representatives from various practice-based research programs have come together to establish a Canadian Practice-Based Research Network (CP-BRN). CP-BRN is a collective of healthcare leaders focused on identifying approaches and leveraging resources to support clinician-led research to advance evidence-based practice. This paper presents an overview of the development of the CP-BRN, the proceedings from the inaugural meeting of CPBRN members, and recommendations for nursing and allied health profession leaders considering establishing their own practice-based research programs. Next steps for the network are to raise awareness of its mission, expand the network membership as to grow its influence among healthcare leaders and to further advance evidence-based practice across both healthcare and academic institutions.
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- Teresa J Valenzano
- Interprofessional Practice Based Research, Practice, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Interprofessional Practice Based Research, Practice, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Practice-Based Research and Innovation, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada; School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Interprofessional Practice Based Research, Practice, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Health Professions Strategy & Practice, Alberta Health Service, Calgary, Canada; Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Quality, Innovation, Patient Safety & Experience, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada; Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Professional Practice, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, Canada; Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, Canada; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health, Toronto, Canada; Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Practice-Based Research and Innovation, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada; Department of Radiation Oncology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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Bellicoso D, Valenzano TJ, Topolovec-Vranic J. Effectiveness of a manuscript writing workshop on writing confidence amongst nursing and health disciplines clinicians. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2022; 53:S79-S84. [PMID: 35753994 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dissemination of practice-based research findings is critical to advancing evidence and improving practice. While frontline clinicians are well-positioned to identify gaps in practice-based evidence, many barriers exist that challenge their ability to write and submit manuscripts for publication. PURPOSE Our study examined whether a manuscript writing workshop effectively increased nursing and health discipline clinicians' self-perceived confidence in manuscript writing. METHOD Participants recruited from an ongoing manuscript writing workshop completed an assessment tool at the beginning and end of each session. Thirty-one assessment tools were completed. RESULTS Participants reported higher levels of confidence following participation in the manuscript writing sessions. They also noted high levels of satisfaction with the session. CONCLUSIONS A manuscript writing workshop providing a supportive environment, mentorship, protected time, and quiet space is an effective way for leadership to increase confidence in manuscript writing amongst nursing and health disciplines clinicians.
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- Daniela Bellicoso
- Interprofessional Practice Based Research, Interprofessional Practice, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Interprofessional Practice Based Research, Interprofessional Practice, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Interprofessional Practice Based Research, Interprofessional Practice, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Witz I, Lucchese S, Valenzano TJ, Penney T, Lodge R, Topolovec-Vranic J, Bellicoso D. Perceptions on implementation of a new standardized reporting tool to support structured morning rounds: Recommendations for interprofessional teams and healthcare leaders. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2022; 53:S85-S92. [PMID: 35798671 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Structured morning rounds have been used to improve communication, provide learning opportunities, and support patient care in various healthcare settings. The leadership team in an inner-city Inpatient Mental Health Unit identified a gap in the structure of morning rounds; to remedy this, a standardized reporting tool and structured morning rounding process were implemented. This short communication reports on an evaluation of staff...s perceptions on the outcomes of using a standardized reporting tool and structured rounding process to improve efficiency and communication regarding patient care among an interprofessional team. Feedback was provided on logistics, attendance, supporting factors that ensured ease of use for the new structure, and benefits of the program. While this evaluation focuses on the opinions of nurses, it serves as an example for leadership in various healthcare units on the benefits of a structured rounding program, and key factors that contribute to making the process successful. This short communication also provides an example for an efficient communication tool that can be adapted to meet the needs of various groups of healthcare disciplines.
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- Ifat Witz
- Inpatient Mental Health Unit, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Inpatient Mental Health Unit, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Health Disciplines Practice and Education, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Interprofessional Practice Based Research, Interprofessional Practice, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Inpatient Mental Health Unit, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Inpatient Mental Health Unit, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Interprofessional Practice Based Research, Interprofessional Practice, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Interprofessional Practice Based Research, Interprofessional Practice, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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Formosa A, Dobronyi I, Topolovec-Vranic J. The educational needs of Canadian homeless shelter workers related to traumatic brain injury. Work 2021; 70:1165-1175. [PMID: 34864707 DOI: 10.3233/wor-205111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a higher prevalence in the homeless population. Caregivers to individuals who have TBIs may require better education surrounding screening, diagnosis and management of this disease to tailor interventions to their clients' needs. OBJECTIVE To assess the insight and educational needs of homeless care providers in recognizing and dealing with clients who had experienced a TBI. METHODS A survey assessing the point of views of homeless care providers across Canada regarding their level of confidence in identifying and managing symptoms of TBI. RESULTS Eight-eight completed surveys were included. Overall, frontline workers expressed a moderate level of confidence in identifying and managing TBI, stating that educational initiatives in this context would be of high value to themselves and their clients. CONCLUSIONS Frontline workers to homeless clients rate their educational needs on the identification and management of TBI to be high such that educational initiatives for shelter workers across Canada may be beneficial to increase their knowledge in identifying and managing the TBI-related symptoms. Improved education would not only benefit frontline workers but may also have a positive effect on health outcomes for their clients.
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- Amanda Formosa
- Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Interprofessional Practice Based Research, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Bosma R, Haj R, Dai D, Mamdani M, Young M, Gough K, Langford BJ, Downing M, Schwartz KL, Topolovec-Vranic J, Mccall M, Taggart LR, Leung E. 2072. Do ID and Non-ID Clinicians Agree on IV to PO Switch Criteria? Results from Phase I of the INForming IV to ORal MEdication Report (INFORMER) Project. Open Forum Infect Dis 2019. [PMCID: PMC6810122 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz360.1752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Converting intravenous (IV) antibiotics to an oral (PO) route is an important stewardship activity to reduce patient harm, including extravasation, thrombophlebitis, and catheter-related infections. The INFORMER Project aims to develop a “smart” electronic tool to streamline IV to PO conversion in eligible patients using an algorithm derived from patient-level data. In designing the algorithm, we noted significant clinician subjectivity in reviewing PO eligibility criteria. To support algorithm development and frontline clinician buy in for future e-tool use, an initial step of our project explored agreement level for IV to PO switch between general internal medicine (GIM) vs. ID clinicians. Methods A convenience sample of GIM patients (tertiary teaching hospital) were reviewed in a 4-month pilot. Patients were still on the ward and received a target IV antibiotic (fluoroquinolone, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, clindamycin, metronidazole, linezolid, fluconazole, voriconazole, azithromycin). To mimic real-time decision-making, clinicians (MD and PharmDs) retrospectively assessed IV to PO eligibility of the last IV antibiotic dose on admission for (1) GI/absorption, (2) clinical stability and (3) global review (but not given specific thresholds/criteria). Agreement level was compared for ID vs. non-ID reviews. Results Overall, 52 patients’ IV to PO eligibility was assessed by multiple clinicians; 5 GIM teams and 6 ID MDs or PharmDs participated. ID vs. GIM respective assessment of Global eligibility was 61% vs. 48% (agreement in 71% of cases). ID vs. GIM assessment of acceptable absorption was 82% vs. 67%; acceptable clinical stability was 64% vs. 62% (Fig 1). Clinician comments were reviewed to identify algorithm improvements and areas for frontline education. Conclusion Our results are consistent with prior data suggesting up to 40–50% of patients may be eligible for IV to PO conversion, even at institutions that have IV to PO protocols. Our data also shows that overall, ID clinicians were more likely to assess a patient as ready for PO antibiotics vs. non-ID clinicians. Our findings are important as understanding cases of non-agreement and obtaining GIM consensus for tool utility are important for our next step, assessing INFORMER implementation on realtime IV to PO conversion rates. ![]()
Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.
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- St. Michael’s, Unity Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- St. Michael’s Hospital/University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Medical Surgical ICU, St. Michael’s Hospital, Mississauga, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- St. Michael’s Hospital & University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Gélinas C, Boitor M, Puntillo KA, Arbour C, Topolovec-Vranic J, Cusimano MD, Choinière M, Streiner DL. Behaviors Indicative of Pain in Brain-Injured Adult Patients With Different Levels of Consciousness in the Intensive Care Unit. J Pain Symptom Manage 2019; 57:761-773. [PMID: 30593909 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.12.333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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CONTEXT Many brain-injured patients are unable to self-report their pain during their hospitalization in the intensive care unit (ICU), and existing behavioral pain scales may not be well suited. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to describe and compare behaviors in brain-injured patients with different levels of consciousness during nociceptive and nonnociceptive care procedures in the ICU and to examine interrater agreement of individual behaviors as well as discriminative and criterion validation of putative pain behaviors. METHODS Brain-injured ICU patients were observed using a 40-item behavioral checklist before and during soft touch (i.e., nonnociceptive procedure), turning, and other care procedures (nociceptive) by pairs of trained raters. When possible, patients self-reported their pain on a 0-10 visual thermometer. Patients were classified into unconscious (Glasgow Coma Scale, 3<GCS≤8), altered consciousness (9≤GCS≤12), or conscious (13≤GCS≤15). RESULTS A sample of 147 patients participated (65 conscious, 56 altered consciousness, and 26 unconscious). Active behaviors (e.g., face expressions and body movements) were more frequent in conscious patients. High-percentage interrater agreement (80%-98%) was obtained for most behaviors. The total number of active behaviors was significantly higher during turning and other nociceptive procedures compared with rest (Wilcoxon = 9.873, P < 0.001) and soft touch (Wilcoxon = 9.486, P < 0.001) regardless of levels of consciousness. The strongest predictors of pain intensity (n = 33) were grimace, mouth opening, orbit tightening, eye weeping, and eyes tightly closed; these behaviors were moderately correlated with self-reported pain intensity (Spearman rho = 0.47). CONCLUSION These findings may guide the revision of existing pain scales to make their content more suited for this population.
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- Céline Gélinas
- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Centre for Nursing Research and Lady Davis Institute, CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-Ile-de-Montréal - Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Centre for Nursing Research and Lady Davis Institute, CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-Ile-de-Montréal - Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Physiological Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Centre de recherche Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Injury Prevention Research Office and Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada; Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- St. Joseph's Healthcare, Mountain Site, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Cusimano MD, Zhang S, Topolovec-Vranic J, Grosso A, Jing R, Ilie G. Pros and Cons of 19 Sport-Related Concussion Educational Resources in Canada: Avenues for Better Care and Prevention. Front Neurol 2018; 9:872. [PMID: 30450073 PMCID: PMC6224516 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2018.00872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: The goal of this research was to assess the effectiveness of available concussion educational resources in Canada, the means used to disseminate this knowledge and the impact of these educational resources on players' concussion prevention knowledge. Methods: We assessed concussion knowledge before and after exposure to one or more of 19 resources introduced through a national program aimed to increase awareness and knowledge of concussion. The effectiveness of the mode of delivery was measured by changes in concussion knowledge scores (CKS) between pre and pro scores. Measures: Concussion knowledge scores (CKS) were calculated for pre- and post- exposure to concussion educational resources and used as a measure of both, the effectiveness of each resource as well as the effectiveness of the delivery method. The effectiveness of each educational resource was also measured by the respondents' rating of each concussion educational resource. Results: Respondents in post-survey had higher CKS than those in pre-survey. Two out of the 19 newly developed concussion educational resources were effective in improving the resource users' CKS. Linear regression showed that using more resources further increased CKS. Four out of six modes of delivery enhanced respondents' concussion knowledge. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate that the newly developed Canadian concussion educational resources were effective at improving users' concussion knowledge. Our data demonstrates that using three or more resources further enhanced the users' concussion knowledge. Future research, however, is critical to assess whether concussion prevention knowledge is sufficient to reduce injuries and factors influencing it.
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- Michael D Cusimano
- Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Workewych AM, Ciuffetelli Muzzi M, Jing R, Zhang S, Topolovec-Vranic J, Cusimano MD. Twitter and traumatic brain injury: A content and sentiment analysis of tweets pertaining to sport-related brain injury. SAGE Open Med 2017; 5:2050312117720057. [PMID: 28890783 PMCID: PMC5574478 DOI: 10.1177/2050312117720057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objectives: Sport-related traumatic brain injuries are a significant public health burden, with hundreds of thousands sustained annually in North America. While sports offer numerous physical and social health benefits, traumatic brain injuries such as concussion can seriously impact a player’s life, athletic career, and sport enjoyment. The culture in many sports encourages winning at all costs, placing athletes at risk for traumatic brain injuries. As social media has become a central part of everyday life, the content of users’ messages often reflects the prevailing culture related to a particular event or health issue. Methods: We hypothesized that Twitter data might be useful for understanding public perceptions and misperceptions of sport-related traumatic brain injuries. We performed a content and sentiment analysis of 7483 Twitter® tweets related to traumatic brain injuries in sports collected during June and July 2013. Results: We identified five major themes. Users tweeted about personal traumatic brain injuries experiences, reported traumatic brain injuries in professional athletes, shared research about sport-related concussions, and discussed policy and safety in injury prevention, such as helmet use. We identified mixed perceptions of and sentiment toward traumatic brain injuries in sports: both an understanding that brain injuries are serious and disregard for activities that might reduce the public burden of traumatic brain injuries were prevalent in our Twitter analysis. Conclusion: While the scientific and medical community considers a concussion a form of traumatic brain injuries, our study demonstrates a misunderstanding of this fact among the public. In our current digital age, social media can provide useful insight into the culture around a health issue, facilitating implementation of prevention and treatment strategies.
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- Adriana M Workewych
- Injury Prevention Research Office, Division of Neurosurgery, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Injury Prevention Research Office, Division of Neurosurgery, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Injury Prevention Research Office, Division of Neurosurgery, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Injury Prevention Research Office, Division of Neurosurgery, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Cusimano MD, Zhang S, Topolovec-Vranic J, Hutchison MG, Jing R. Factors affecting the concussion knowledge of athletes, parents, coaches, and medical professionals. SAGE Open Med 2017; 5:2050312117694794. [PMID: 28540042 PMCID: PMC5433676 DOI: 10.1177/2050312117694794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2016] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the predictors of knowledge and awareness of concussion symptoms and outcomes through a survey of athletes, parents of players and coaches in sports settings in Canada. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of athletic communities in Canada was conducted. Respondents' concussion knowledge score consists of responses to questions about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a concussion and the timing of return-to-sport post-concussion. The percentage of correct responses was defined as the "identification rate." The extent to which participant factors affected the scores was examined by univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS Respondents were able to identify a mean of 80.6% of symptoms. Cognitive symptoms were most commonly known, and mental health symptoms associated with concussion were least known, and health professionals, coaches, and those with a personal history of concussion had the highest levels of overall knowledge. Language, age, educational level, annual household income, and traumatic brain injury history were good predictors of better concussion knowledge. CONCLUSION Those designing and implementing interventions aimed at concussion management and prevention should ensure that younger, lower income, lower educational, non-English-speaking persons, and those without experience of traumatic brain injury or concussion be specifically accounted for in the design and implementation of interventions to prevent and treat concussion and mild traumatic brain injury.
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- Michael D Cusimano
- Injury Prevention Research Office, Division of Neurosurgery, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Departments of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Injury Prevention Research Office, Division of Neurosurgery, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Injury Prevention Research Office, Division of Neurosurgery, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Injury Prevention Research Office, Division of Neurosurgery, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Topolovec-Vranic J, Natarajan K. The Use of Social Media in Recruitment for Medical Research Studies: A Scoping Review. J Med Internet Res 2016; 18:e286. [PMID: 27821383 PMCID: PMC5118584 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.5698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 268] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Revised: 06/28/2016] [Accepted: 08/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Recruiting an adequate number of participants into medical research studies is challenging for many researchers. Over the past 10 years, the use of social media websites has increased in the general population. Consequently, social media websites are a new, powerful method for recruiting participants into such studies. Objective The objective was to answer the following questions: (1) Is the use of social media more effective at research participant recruitment than traditional methods? (2) Does social media recruit a sample of research participants comparable to that recruited via other methods? (3) Is social media more cost-effective at research participant recruitment than traditional methods? Methods Using the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and EMBASE databases, all medical research studies that used social media and at least one other method for recruitment were identified. These studies were then categorized as either interventional studies or observational studies. For each study, the effectiveness of recruitment, demographic characteristics of the participants, and cost-effectiveness of recruitment using social media were evaluated and compared with that of the other methods used. The social media sites used in recruitment were identified, and if a study stated that the target population was “difficult to reach” as identified by the authors of the study, this was noted. Results Out of 30 studies, 12 found social media to be the most effective recruitment method, 15 did not, and 3 found social media to be equally effective as another recruitment method. Of the 12 studies that found social media to be the best recruitment method, 8 were observational studies while 4 were interventional studies. Of the 15 studies that did not find social media to be the best recruitment method, 7 were interventional studies while 8 were observational studies. In total, 8 studies stated that the target population was “hard-to-reach,” and 6 of these studies found social media to be the most effective recruitment method. Out of 14 studies that reported demographic data for participants, 2 studies found that social media recruited a sample comparable to that recruited via traditional methods and 12 did not. Out of 13 studies that reported cost-effectiveness, 5 studies found social media to be the most cost-effective recruitment method, 7 did not, and 1 study found social media equally cost-effective as compared with other methods. Conclusions Only 12 studies out of 30 found social media to be the most effective recruitment method. There is evidence that social media can be the best recruitment method for hard-to-reach populations and observational studies. With only 30 studies having compared recruitment through social media with other methods, more studies need to be done that report the effectiveness of recruitment for each strategy, demographics of participants recruited, and cost-effectiveness of each method.
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- Jane Topolovec-Vranic
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Cusimano MD, Ilie G, Mullen SJ, Pauley CR, Stulberg JR, Topolovec-Vranic J, Zhang S. Aggression, Violence and Injury in Minor League Ice Hockey: Avenues for Prevention of Injury. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0156683. [PMID: 27258426 PMCID: PMC4892613 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0156683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background In North America, more than 800,000 youth are registered in organized ice hockey leagues. Despite the many benefits of involvement, young players are at significant risk for injury. Body-checking and aggressive play are associated with high frequency of game-related injury including concussion. We conducted a qualitative study to understand why youth ice hockey players engage in aggressive, injury-prone behaviours on the ice. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 61 minor ice hockey participants, including male and female players, parents, coaches, trainers, managers and a game official. Players were aged 13–15 playing on competitive body checking teams or on non-body checking teams. Interviews were manually transcribed, coded and analyzed for themes relating to aggressive play in minor ice hockey. Results Parents, coaches, teammates and the media exert a large influence on player behavior. Aggressive behavior is often reinforced by the player’s social environment and justified by players to demonstrate loyalty to teammates and especially injured teammates by seeking revenge particularly in competitive, body-checking leagues. Among female and male players in non-body checking organizations, aggressive play is not reinforced by the social environment. These findings are discussed within the framework of social identity theory and social learning theory, in order to understand players’ need to seek revenge and how the social environment reinforces aggressive behaviors. Conclusion This study provides a better understanding of the players’ motivations and environmental influences around aggressive and violent play which may be conducive to injury. The findings can be used to help design interventions aimed at reducing aggression and related injuries sustained during ice hockey and sports with similar cultures and rules.
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- Michael D. Cusimano
- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Injury Prevention Research Office, Saint Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Injury Prevention Research Office, Saint Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Injury Prevention Research Office, Saint Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine (Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Injury Prevention Research Office, Saint Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Di Battista AP, Rhind SG, Hutchison MG, Hassan S, Shiu MY, Inaba K, Topolovec-Vranic J, Neto AC, Rizoli SB, Baker AJ. Inflammatory cytokine and chemokine profiles are associated with patient outcome and the hyperadrenergic state following acute brain injury. J Neuroinflammation 2016; 13:40. [PMID: 26883121 PMCID: PMC4754875 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-016-0500-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) elicits intense sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation with profuse catecholamine secretion. The resultant hyperadrenergic state is linked to immunomodulation both within the brain and systemically. Dysregulated inflammation post-TBI exacerbates secondary brain injury and contributes to unfavorable patient outcomes including death. The aim of this study was to characterize the early dynamic profile of circulating inflammatory cytokines/chemokines in patients admitted for moderate-to-severe TBI, to examine interrelationships between these mediators and catecholamines, as well as clinical indices of injury severity and neurological outcome. Methods Blood was sampled from 166 isolated TBI patients (aged 45 ± 20.3 years; 74.7 % male) on admission, 6-, 12-, and 24-h post-injury and from healthy controls (N = 21). Plasma cytokine [interleukin (IL)-1β, -2, -4, -5, -10, -12p70, -13, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interferon (IFN)-γ] and chemokine [IL-8, eotaxin, eotaxin-3, IFN-γ-induced protein (IP)-10, monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1, -4, macrophage-derived chemokine (MDC), macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP)-1β, thymus activation regulated chemokine (TARC)] concentrations were analyzed using high-sensitivity electrochemiluminescence multiplex immunoassays. Plasma catecholamines [epinephrine (Epi), norepinephrine (NE)] were measured by immunoassay. Neurological outcome at 6 months was assessed using the extended Glasgow outcome scale (GOSE) dichotomized as good (>4) or poor (≤4) outcomes. Results Patients showed altered levels of IL-10 and all chemokines assayed relative to controls. Significant differences in a number of markers were evident between moderate and severe TBI cohorts. Elevated IL-8, IL-10, and TNF-α, as well as alterations in 8 of 9 chemokines, were associated with poor outcome at 6 months. Notably, a positive association was found between Epi and IL-1β, IL-10, Eotaxin, IL-8, and MCP-1. NE was positively associated with IL-1β, IL-10, TNF-α, eotaxin, IL-8, IP-10, and MCP-1. Conclusions Our results provide further evidence that exaggerated SNS activation acutely after isolated TBI in humans may contribute to harmful peripheral inflammatory cytokine/chemokine dysregulation. These findings are consistent with a potentially beneficial role for therapies aimed at modulating the inflammatory response and hyperadrenergic state acutely post-injury. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12974-016-0500-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Alex P Di Battista
- Defence Research & Development Canada, Toronto Research Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Defence Research & Development Canada, Toronto Research Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hopsital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Defence Research & Development Canada, Toronto Research Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Defence Research & Development Canada, Toronto Research Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Division of Trauma & Critical Care, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA. .,LA County+ USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hopsital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hopsital, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Department of Critical Care, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Department of Anesthesia, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Department of Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hopsital, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Department of Critical Care, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Department of Anesthesia, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Department of Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Ting WKC, Schweizer TA, Topolovec-Vranic J, Cusimano MD. Antisaccadic Eye Movements Are Correlated with Corpus Callosum White Matter Mean Diffusivity, Stroop Performance, and Symptom Burden in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion. Front Neurol 2016; 6:271. [PMID: 26834693 PMCID: PMC4716139 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2015.00271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Antisaccades are thought to involve higher level inputs from neural centers involved in rapid eye movement inhibition and control. Previous work has demonstrated that performance on the antisaccade task can help in the assessment of injury in acute and/or chronic mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). In this exploratory study, we performed cross-sectional and longitudinal comparisons of rapid eye movement, followed by correlations of antisaccade performance with assessments of symptom burden, diffusion tensor imaging, and a neuropsychological test of response inhibition. Significant deficits in antisaccade median latency, F(2, 31) = 3.65, p = 0.04 and prosaccade error mean duration, F(2, 31) = 3.63, p = 0.04 were found between patient groups and controls: the former was correlated with loss of white matter integrity in the splenium of the corpus callosum in acute mTBI, rho = 0.90, p = 0.0005. Furthermore, increased antisaccade median latency was also correlated with poor performance on an executive functioning task, r2 = 0.439, p = 0.03, and greater symptom burden, r2 = 0.480, p = 0.02 in the acute mTBI patients. Our preliminary research suggests that the antisaccade task could be useful as a neurological marker for mTBI and concussion, but more work is required.
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- Windsor Kwan-Chun Ting
- Injury Prevention Research Office, Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; Neuroscience Research Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Neuroscience Research Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Neuroscience Research Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Injury Prevention Research Office, Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; Neuroscience Research Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Renton T, Tibbles A, Topolovec-Vranic J. Neurofeedback as a Form of Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy Following Stroke: A Systematic Review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.10.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Renton T, Topolovec-Vranic J, Colantonio A, Reed N, Marshall C. Investigating Preseason Symptoms of Depression and Concussion in Adolescent Athletes. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.08.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Trauma Association of Canada Annual Scientific Meeting, Westin Calgary Calgary, Alberta, Apr. 10–11, 2015Outcomes and opportunities for improvement in self-inflicted blunt and penetrating traumaAbdominal compartment syndrome in the childActive negative pressure peritoneal therapy after abbreviated laparotomy: The intraperitoneal vacuum randomized controlled trialUse of a novel combined RFA/saline energy instrument for arresting ongoing hemorrhage from solid organ injuriesHealth care costs of burn patients from homes without fire sprinklersPenetrating trauma in eastern Ontario: a descriptive analysisThresholds of rotational thrombelastometry (ROTEM) used for the diagnosis and management of bleeding trauma patients: a systematic reviewA quality indicator to measure hospital complications for injury admissionsThromboelastography (TEG) in the management of trauma: implications for the developing worldPotential role of the rural trauma team development course (RTTDC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)Applicability of the advanced disaster medical response (ADMR) course, Trinidad and TobagoInflammatory mediators in intra-abdominal sepsis or injury: a scoping reviewEvaluation of the online Concussion Awareness Training Toolkit (CATT) for parents, players and coachesUltrasound assessment of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) in healthy volunteersThe benefits of epidural analgesia in flail chest injuriesMandatory reporting rates of injured alcohol-impaired drivers with suspected alcohol dependence in a level 1 Canadian trauma centre: a single institution’s experienceSimulation implementation in a new pediatric residency program in Haiti: trauma specificsManagement of skull fractures in children younger than 1 year of ageResource use in patients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury within an integrated Canadian trauma system: a multicentre cohort studyResource use intensity in a mature, integrated Canadian trauma system: a multicentre cohort studyRates and determinants of unplanned emergency department visits and readmissions within 30 days following discharge from the trauma service — the Ottawa Hospital experienceAlcohol — screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT): Is it readily available in Canadian trauma centres?Management of traumatic occult hemothorax: a survey among trauma providers in CanadaAn audit of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: a quality assurance project at our level 1 trauma centreCatecholamines as outcome markers in traumatic brain injuryAre we missing the missed injury? The burden of traumatic missed injuries diagnosed after hospital dischargeThe use of fibrinogen concentrate in trauma: a descriptive systematic reviewVery early initiation of chemical venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after solid organ injury is safe: a call for a national prospective multicentre studyThe 2 student to 1 faculty (2:1) model of teaching the Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) courseTrauma transfusion in the elderlyCocaine and benzodiazepines are more predictive of an injury severity score greater than 15 compared to alcohol or tetrahydrocannabinol in trauma patients under 18 years oldAre we missing traumatic bowel and mesenteric injuries?The marriage of surgical simulation and telementoring for damage control surgical training of operational first-respondersAdding remote ultrasound control to remote just-in-time telementored trauma ultrasound: a pilot studyDescriptive analysis of morbidity and mortality associated with falls at a level 1trauma centreDevelopment of an ICU transition questionnaire: evaluating the transfer process from ICU, ward, and patient/family stakeholder perspectivesUse of IO devices in trauma: A survey of trauma practitioners in Canada, Australia and New ZealandTime to reversal of medication-induced coagulopathy in traumatic intracranial hemorrhageMeta-analysis of randomized control trials of hospital based violence interventions on repeat intentional injuryBlunt injury of a horseshoe kidney, case report and review of the literatureLegal consequences for alcohol-impaired drivers involved in motor vehicle collisions: a systematic reviewA characterization of major adult sport-related trauma in Nova Scotia, 2000–2013Is hockey the most dangerous pediatric sport? An evaluation of pediatric sport-related injuries treated in Nova ScotiaInterim results of a pilot randomized control trial of an ED-based violence intervention programPre-intubation resuscitation by Canadian physicians: results of a national surveyFirst-responder accuracy using SALT during mass-casualty incident simulationEmergent endotracheal intubation: medications and device choices by Canadian resuscitation physicians“Oh the weather outside is frightful”: Severe injury secondary to falls while installing residential Christmas lightsCan we speak the same language? Understanding Quebec’s inclusive trauma systemAn unusual segmental clavicle fracture treated with titanium elastic nailImpact of the age of stored blood on trauma patient mortality: a systematic reviewInterhospital transfer of traumatic brain injury: utilization of helicopter transportCheerleading injuries: a Canadian perspectivePre-hospital mode of transport in a rural trauma system: air versus groundAnalysis of 15 000 patient transfers to level 1 trauma centre: Injury severity does not matter — just drive, drive, drive!The effects of legislation on morbidity and mortality associated with all-terrain vehicle and motorcycle crashes in Puerto RicoAssessing how pediatric trauma patients are supported nutritionally at McMaster Children’s HospitalOutcomes of conservative versus operative management of stable penetrating abdominal traumaS.T.A.R.T.T. — Evolution of a true multidisciplinary trauma crisis resource management simulation courseDevelopment of criteria to identify traumatic brain injury patients NOT requiring intensive care unit monitoringAssigning costs to visits for injuries due to youth violence — the first step in a cost-effectiveness analysisThere’s no TRIK to it — development of the Trauma Resuscitation in Kids courseResilient despite childhood trauma experiencesA five-year, single-centre review of toxic epidermal necrolysis managementAll in the family: creating and implementing an inclusive provincial trauma registryLessons learned from a provincial trauma transfer systemThe NB Trauma Program: 5 years laterProvincial coordination of injury prevention: the New Brunswick (NB) experienceImproving access and uptake of trauma nursing core course (TNCC): a provincial approachULTRASIM: ultrasound in trauma simultation. Does the use of ultrasound during simulated trauma scenarios improve diagnostic abilities?Traumatic tale of 2 cities, part 1: Does being treated by different EMS affect outcomes in trauma patients destined for transport to level 1 trauma centres in Halifax and Saint John?Traumatic tale of 2 cities, part 2: Does being treated by different hospitals affect outcome in trauma patients destined for transport to Level 1trauma centres in Halifax and Saint John?Protective devices use in road traffic injuries in a developing countryFunctional and anatomical connectivity and communication impairments in moderate to severe traumatic brain injuryCaring and communicating in critical cases: Westlock trauma form, a resource for rural physiciansMonitoring of ocular nerve sheath in traumatic raised intracranial pressure (Moonstrip Study): a prospective blinded observational trialEstablishing an alcohol screening and brief intervention for trauma patients in a multicultural setting in the Middle East: challenges and opportunitiesThe poor compliance to seat belt use in Montréal: an 18 461 road user iPhone-based studyAn iPad-based data acquisition for core trauma registry data in 6 Tanzanian hospitals: 1 year and 13 462 patients later“The Triple-Q Algorithm”: a practical approach to the identification of liver topographyA pan-Canadian bicycle helmet use observational studyDoor to decompression: the new benchmark in trauma craniotomiesAre missed doses of pharmacological thromboprophylaxis a risk factor for thromboembolic complications?Complications following admission for traumatic brain injuryExcessive crystalloid infusion in the first 24 hours is not associated with increased complications or mortalitySBIRT: plant, tend, growReal time electronic injury surveillance in an African trauma centreSBIRT in concert: establishing a new initiativeReview of the current knowledge of the pathophysiology of acute traumatic coagulopathy: implications for current trauma resuscitation practicesFactors associated with primary fascial closure rates in patients undergoing damage control laparotomyFree intraperitoneal fluid on CT abdomen in blunt trauma: Is hospital admission necessary?The need for speed — the time cost of off-site helipadsEndovascular management of penetrating Zone III retroperitoneal injuries in selective patients: a case reportMeasured resting energy expenditure in patients with open abdomens: preliminary data of a prospective pilot studyTraumatic inferior gluteal artery pseudoaneurysm: case report and review of literaturePancreatico duodenectomy, SMA, SMV repair and delayed reconstruction following blunt abdominal trauma. A case report with discussion of trauma whipple and complex pancreatico duodenal injuriesA retrospective evaluation of the effect of the Trauma Team Training program in TanzaniaDoes procalcitonin measurement predict clinical outcomes in critically ill/injured adults managed with the open abdomen technique?In trauma, conventional ROTEM and TEG results are not interchangeable but are similar in clinical applicabilitySevere trauma in the province of New Brunswick: a descriptive epidemiological studyPartnering for success — a road safety strategy for London and regionEvaluation of a patient safety initiative of rapid removal of backboards in the emergency departmentActive negative pressure peritoneal therapy and C-reactive protein levels after abbreviated laparotomy for abdominal trauma or intra-abdominal sepsisA comparison of outcomes: Direct admissions vs. interhospital transfers April 2009–March 2014YEE HA or YEE OUCH! A 5-year review of large animal-related incidentsEarly goal-directed therapy for prevention of hypothermia-related transfusion, morbidity and mortality in severely injured trauma patientsImproving care of adolescent trauma patients admitted to adult trauma centres by fostering collaboration between adult and pediatric partnersExpediting operational damage control laparotomy closure: iTClam v. suturing during damage control surgical simulation trainingAre conventional coagulation tests inadequate in the assessment of acute traumatic coagulopathy?Predictors of long-term outcomes in patients admitted to emergency general surgery services: a systematic review of literatureUse of the iTClamp versus standard suturing techniques for securing chest tubes: A randomized cadaver studyiTClamp application for control of simulated massive upper extremity arterial hemorrhage by tactical policeAssessing performance in the trauma roomThe deadly need for methadone/opiate educationTrends in the management of major abdominal vascular injuries: 2000–2014Addressing high school seniors’ risky behaviours through a hospital-based and peer teaching outreach programScreening for risk of post-traumatic stress disorder after injury in acutely injured children: a systematic reviewThe impact of trauma centre designation levels on surgical delay, mortality and complications: a multicentre cohort studyHow many acutely injured children report subsequent stress symptoms?The frequency of coagulopathy and its significance in an emergency neurotrauma facilityPsychosocial care for injured children: The views of 2500 emergency department physicians and nurses from around the worldDevelopment of the Trauma Electronic Document (TED)Development of trauma team activation criteria for an urban trauma centreBrains and brawn: evaluation of a sports skills and concussion awareness campRegional trauma networks: a tale of 2 pilotsContinuous data quality improvement in a provincial trauma registryDoes the Rural Trauma Team Development Course shorten transfer time?Epidemiology of trauma in Puerto RicoCT scans facilitate early discharge of trauma patientsFeasibility of data collection in a conflict zone to assess the impact on emergency health care deliveryConsent for Emergency Research (CONfER): a national survey of Canadian research ethics board practicesMaking handover safer for our trauma patients through the lens of trauma team leadersChallenges and opportunities to improve trauma transitions of care from emergency to intensive care nursingPhysical disorder following major injury: a population-based studyToward an inclusive trauma system: regional trauma system development in OntarioTraumatic brain injury in British Columbia: current incidence, injury patterns and risk factorsAcute cytokine and chemokine profiles in brain-injured patients: relationship to sympathetic activation and outcomeMultidisciplinary trauma simulation training in a tertiary care centreNon-operative management of blunt splenic injuries: routine radiologic follow-up may reduce the time of activity restrictionModified triple layer peritoneal-aponeurotic transposition: a new strategy to close the open abdomenMesenchymal stem cells locate and differentiate to the trauma site in a blunt rat liver trauma model: preliminary resultsThree indications for the “open abdomen”, anatomical, logistical and physiological: How are they different?Development of an urban trauma centre using lean methodologyThe impact of standardized care in 191 patients with chest tube thoracostomyComplex abdominal wall reconstruction: recommendations from the Canadian Abdominal Wall Reconstruction GroupCompensatory behaviours and cognitions in persons with history of traumaDevelopment of the Kenyatta National Hospital — University of Alberta Orthopedic Trauma Assessment Tool: phase 1 resultsRisk-taking behaviour negatively affects outcome in burn patients. 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Renton T, Tang H, Ennis N, Cusimano MD, Bhalerao S, Schweizer TA, Topolovec-Vranic J. Web-based intervention programs for depression: a scoping review and evaluation. J Med Internet Res 2014; 16:e209. [PMID: 25249003 PMCID: PMC4211022 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.3147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2013] [Revised: 05/22/2014] [Accepted: 07/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Although depression is known to affect millions of people worldwide, individuals seeking aid from qualified health care professionals are faced with a number of barriers to treatment including a lack of treatment resources, limited number of qualified service providers, stigma associated with diagnosis and treatment, prolonged wait times, cost, and barriers to accessibility such as transportation and clinic locations. The delivery of depression interventions through the Internet may provide a practical solution to addressing some of these barriers. Objective The purpose of this scoping review was to answer the following questions: (1) What Web-delivered programs are currently available that offer an interactive treatment component for depression?, (2) What are the contents, accessibility, and usability of each identified program?, and (3) What tools, supports, and research evidence are available for each identified program? Methods Using the popular search engines Google, Yahoo, and Bing (Canadian platforms), two reviewers independently searched for interactive Web-based interventions targeting the treatment of depression. The Beacon website, an information portal for online health applications, was also consulted. For each identified program, accessibility, usability, tools, support, and research evidence were evaluated and programs were categorized as evidence-based versus non-evidence-based if they had been the subject of at least one randomized controlled trial. Programs were scored using a 28-point rating system, and evidence- versus non-evidence-based programs were compared and contrasted. Although this review included all programs meeting exclusion and inclusion criteria found using the described search method, only English language Web-delivered depression programs were awarded an evaluation score. Results The review identified 32 programs meeting inclusion criteria. There was a great deal of variability among the programs captured in this evaluation. Many of the programs were developed for general adolescent or adult audiences, with few (n=2) focusing on special populations (eg, military personnel, older adults). Cognitive behavioral therapy was the most common therapeutic approach used in the programs described. Program interactive components included mood assessments and supplementary homework sheets such as activity planning and goal setting. Only 12 of the programs had published evidence in support of their efficacy and treatment of depressive symptoms. Conclusions There are a number of interactive depression interventions available through the Internet. Recommendations for future programs, or the adaptation of existing programs include offering a greater selection of alternative languages, removing registration restrictions, free trial periods for programs requiring user fees, and amending programs to meet the needs of special populations (eg, those with cognitive and/or visual impairments). Furthermore, discussion of specific and relevant topics to the target audience while also enhancing overall user control would contribute to a more accessible intervention tool.
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- Tian Renton
- Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Cognitive impairment may interfere with an individual's ability to function independently in the community and may increase the risk of becoming and remaining homeless. The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature on memory deficits among people who are homeless in order to gain a better understanding of its nature, causes and prevalence. Studies that measured memory functioning as an outcome among a sample of homeless persons were included. Data on sampling, outcome measures, facet of memory explored and prevalence of memory impairment were extracted from all selected research studies. Included studies were evaluated using a critical appraisal process targetted for reviewing prevalence studies. Eleven studies were included in the review. Verbal memory was the most commonly studied facet of memory. Potential contributing factors to memory deficits among persons who are homeless were explored in seven studies. Memory deficits were common among the samples of homeless persons studied. However, there was a great deal of variation in the methodology and quality of the included studies. Conceptualisations of "homelessness" also differed across studies. There is a need for more controlled research using validated neuropsychological tools to evaluate memory impairment among people who are homeless.
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- Naomi Ennis
- a Head Injury Clinic , St. Michael's Hospital , Toronto , ON , Canada
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Topolovec-Vranic J, Ennis N, Howatt M, Ouchterlony D, Michalak A, Masanic C, Colantonio A, Hwang SW, Kontos P, Stergiopoulos V, Cusimano MD. Traumatic brain injury among men in an urban homeless shelter: observational study of rates and mechanisms of injury. CMAJ Open 2014; 2:E69-76. [PMID: 25077132 PMCID: PMC4084748 DOI: 10.9778/cmajo.20130046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Little empiric research has investigated the interrelationship between homelessness and traumatic brain injury. The objectives of this study were to determine the rate, mechanisms and associated outcomes of traumatic brain injury among men in an urban homeless shelter. METHODS We recruited participants from an urban men's shelter in Toronto, Ontario. Researchers administered the Brain Injury Screening Questionnaire, a semistructured interview screening tool for brain injury. Demographic information and detailed histories of brain injuries were obtained. Participants with positive and negative screening results were compared, and the rates and mechanisms of injury were analyzed by age group. RESULTS A total of 111 men (mean age 54.2 ± standard deviation 11.5 yr; range 27-81 yr) participated. Nearly half (50 [45%]) of the respondents had a positive screening result for traumatic brain injury. Of these, 73% (35/48) reported experiencing their first injury before adulthood (< 18 yr), and 87% (40/46) reported a first injury before the onset of homelessness. Among those with a positive screening result, 33 (66%) reported sustaining at least one traumatic brain injury by assault, 22 (44%) by sports or another recreational activity, 21 (42%) by motor vehicle collision and 21 (42%) by a fall. A positive screening result was significantly associated with a lifetime history of arrest or mental illness and a parental history of substance abuse. INTERPRETATION Multiple mechanisms contributed to high rates of traumatic brain injury within a sample of homeless men. Assault was the most common mechanism, with sports and recreation, motor vehicle collisions and falls also being reported frequently by the participants. Injury commonly predated the onset of homelessness, with most participants experiencing their first injury in childhood. Additional research is needed to understand the complex interactions among homelessness, traumatic brain injury, mental illness and substance use.
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- Jane Topolovec-Vranic
- Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ont
- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Head Injury Clinic, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ont
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- Head Injury Clinic, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ont
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Centre for Research on Inner City Health, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ont
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Centre for Research on Inner City Health, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ont
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
- Injury Prevention Research Office, Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ont
- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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Andersen J, Kot N, Ennis N, Colantonio A, Ouchterlony D, Cusimano MD, Topolovec-Vranic J. Traumatic brain injury and cognitive impairment in men who are homeless. Disabil Rehabil 2014; 36:2210-5. [DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2014.895870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Arbour C, Choinière M, Topolovec-Vranic J, Loiselle CG, Gélinas C. Can fluctuations in vital signs be used for pain assessment in critically ill patients with a traumatic brain injury? Pain Res Treat 2014; 2014:175794. [PMID: 24639895 PMCID: PMC3929987 DOI: 10.1155/2014/175794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2013] [Revised: 10/18/2013] [Accepted: 11/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background. Many critically ill patients with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are unable to communicate. While observation of behaviors is recommended for pain assessment in nonverbal populations, they are undetectable in TBI patients who are under the effects of neuroblocking agents. Aim. This study aimed to validate the use of vital signs for pain detection in critically ill TBI patients. Methods. Using a repeated measure within subject design, participants (N = 45) were observed for 1 minute before (baseline), during, and 15 minutes after two procedures: noninvasive blood pressure: NIBP (nonnociceptive) and turning (nociceptive). At each assessment, vital signs (e.g., systolic, diastolic, mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), capillary saturation (SpO2), end-tidal CO2, and intracranial pressure (ICP)) were recorded. Results. Significant fluctuations (P < 0.05) in diastolic (F = 6.087), HR (F = 3.566), SpO2 (F = 5.740), and ICP (F = 3.776) were found across assessments, but they were similar during both procedures. In contrast, RR was found to increase exclusively during turning (t = 3.933; P < 0.001) and was correlated to participants' self-report. Conclusions. Findings from this study support previous ones that vital signs are not specific for pain detection. While RR could be a potential pain indicator in critical care, further research is warranted to support its validity in TBI patients with different LOC.
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- Caroline Arbour
- McGill University, Ingram School of Nursing, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2A7
- Centre for Nursing Research and Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3T 1E2
- Quebec Nursing Intervention Research Network (RRISIQ), Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2A7
- The Alan Edwards Center for Research on Pain, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 0G1
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2X 0A9
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- Trauma & Neurosurgery Program and Keenan Research Center of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 1W8
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- McGill University, Ingram School of Nursing, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2A7
- Centre for Nursing Research and Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3T 1E2
- Quebec Nursing Intervention Research Network (RRISIQ), Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2A7
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- McGill University, Ingram School of Nursing, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2A7
- Centre for Nursing Research and Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3T 1E2
- Quebec Nursing Intervention Research Network (RRISIQ), Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2A7
- The Alan Edwards Center for Research on Pain, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 0G1
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Topolovec-Vranic J, Ennis N, Ouchterlony D, Cusimano MD, Colantonio A, Hwang SW, Kontos P, Stergiopoulos V, Brenner L. Clarifying the link between traumatic brain injury and homelessness: Workshop proceedings. Brain Inj 2013; 27:1600-5. [DOI: 10.3109/02699052.2013.823666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Ouchterlony D, Michalak A, Topolovec-Vranic J, Rutka JA, Masanic C. Effectiveness of the particle repositioning maneuver for benign positional vertigo following traumatic brain injury. Br J Sports Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-092101.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Ouchterlony D, Johnson P, Wong A, Michalak A, Topolovec-Vranic J, Masanic C, Waseem Z. A sample of headache incidence in post concussive patients. Br J Sports Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-092101.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Ennis N, Rosenbloom BN, Canzian S, Topolovec-Vranic J. Depression and anxiety in parent versus spouse caregivers of adult patients with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2013; 23:1-18. [DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2012.712871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Topolovec-Vranic J, Ennis N, Colantonio A, Cusimano MD, Hwang SW, Kontos P, Ouchterlony D, Stergiopoulos V. Traumatic brain injury among people who are homeless: a systematic review. BMC Public Health 2012; 12:1059. [PMID: 23216886 PMCID: PMC3538158 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-1059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2012] [Accepted: 12/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Homelessness and poverty are important social problems, and reducing the prevalence of homelessness and the incidence of injury and illness among people who are homeless would have significant financial, societal, and individual implications. Recent research has identified high rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among this population, but to date there has not been a review of the literature on this topic. The objective of this systematic review was to review the current state of the literature on TBI and homelessness in order to identify knowledge gaps and direct future research. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in PsycINFO (1887–2012), Embase (1947–2012), and MEDLINE/Pubmed (1966–2012) to identify all published research studies on TBI and homelessness. Data on setting, sampling, outcome measures, and rate of TBI were extracted from these studies. Results Eight research studies were identified. The rate of TBI among samples of persons who were homeless varied across studies, ranging from 8%-53%. Across the studies there was generally little information to adequately describe the research setting, sample sizes were small and consisted mainly of adult males, demographic information was not well described, and validated screening tools were rarely used. The methodological quality of the studies included was generally moderate and there was little information to illustrate that the studies were adequately powered or that study samples were representative of the source population. There was also an absence of qualitative studies in the literature. Conclusions The rate of TBI is higher among persons who are homeless as compared to the general population. Both descriptive and interventional studies of individuals who are homeless should include a psychometrically sound measure of history of TBI and related disability. Education of caregivers of persons who are at risk of becoming, or are homeless, should involve training on TBI. Dissemination of knowledge to key stakeholders such as people who are homeless, their families, and public policy makers is also advocated.
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- Jane Topolovec-Vranic
- Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, Keenan Research Center of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St, Michael's Hospital; Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, 30 Bond Street, Bond 3-012, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada.
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Trauma Association of Canada Annual Scientific Meeting abstractsErythroopoietin resuscitated with normal saline, Ringer’s lactate and 7.5% hypertonic saline reduces small intestine injury in a hemorrhagic shock and resuscitation rat model.Analgesia in the management of pediatric trauma in the resuscitative phase: the role of the trauma centre.Multidisciplinary trauma team care in Kandahar, Afghanistan: current injury patterns and care practices.Does computed tomography for penetrating renal injury reduce renal exploration? An 8-year review at a Canadian level 1 trauma centre.The other side of pediatric trauma: violence and intent injury.Upregulation of activated protein C leads to factor V deficiency in early trauma coagulopathy.A provincial integrated model of improved care for patients following hip fracture.Sports concussion: an Olympic boxing model comparing sex with biomechanics and traumatic brain injury.A multifaceted quality improvement strategy to optimize monitoring and management of delirium in trauma patients: results of a clinician survey.Risk factors for severe all-terrain vehicle injuries in Alberta.Evaluating potential spatial access to trauma centre care by severely injured patients.Incidence of brain injury in facial fractures.Surgical outcomes and the acute care surgery service.The acute care general surgery population and prognostic factors for morbidity and mortality.Disaster preparedness of trauma.What would you like to know and how can we help you? Assessing the needs of regional trauma centres.Posttraumatic stress disorder screening for trauma patients at a level 1 trauma centre.Physical and finite element model reconstruction of a subdural hematoma event.Abdominal wall reconstruction in the trauma patient with an open abdomen.Development and pilot testing of a survey to measure patient and family experiences with injury care.Occult shock in trauma: What are Canadian traumatologists missing?Timeliness in obtaining emergent percutaneous procedures for the severely injured patient: How long is too long?97% of massive transfusion protocol activations do not include a complete hemorrhage panel.Trauma systems in Canada: What system components facilitate access to definitive care?The role of trauma team leaders in missed injuries: Does specialty matter?The adverse consequences of dabigatran among trauma and acute surgical patients.A descriptive study of bicycle helmet use in Montréal.Factor XIII, desmopressin and permissive hypotension enhance clot formation compared with normotensive resuscitation: uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock model.Negative pressure wound therapy for critically ill adults with open abdominal wounds: a systematic review.The “weekend warrior:” Fact or fiction for major trauma?Canadian injury preventon curriculum: a means to promote injury prevention.Penetrating splenic trauma: Safe for nonoperative management?The pediatric advanced trauma life support course: a national initiative.The effectiveness of a psycho-educational program among outpatients with burns or complex trauma.Trauma centre performance indicators for nonfatal outcomes: a scoping review.The evaluation of short track speed skating helmet performance.Complication rates as a trauma care performance indicator: a systematic review.Unplanned readmission following admission for traumatic injury: When, where and why?Reconstructions of concussive impacts in ice hockey.How does head CT correlate with ICP monitoring and impact monitoring discontinuation in trauma patients with a Marshall CT score of I–II?Impact of massive transfusion protocol and exclusion of plasma products from female donors on outcome of trauma patients in Calgary region of Alberta Health Services.Primary impact arthrodesis for a neglected open Weber B ankle fracture dislocation.Impact of depression on neuropsychological functioning in electrical injury patients.Predicting the need for tracheostomy in patients with cervical spinal cord injury.Predicting crumping during computed tomography imaging using base deficit.Feasibility of using telehomecare technology to support patients with an acquired brain injury and family care-givers.Program changes impact the outcomes of severely injured patients.Do trauma performance indicators accurately reflect changes in a maturing trauma program?One-stop falls prevention information for clinicians: a multidisciplinary interactive algorithm for the prevention of falls in older adults.Use of focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) for combat casualties in forward facilities.Alberta All-terrain Vehicle Working Group: a call to action.Observations and potential role for the rural trauma team development course (RTTDC) in India.An electronic strategy to facilitate information-sharing among trauma team leaders.Development of quality indicators of trauma care by a consensus panel.An evaluation of a proactive geriatric trauma consultation service.Celebrity injury-related deaths: Is a gangster rapper really gangsta?Prevention of delirium in trauma patients: Are we giving thiamine prophylaxis a fair chance?Intra-abdominal injury in patients who sustain more than one gunshot wound to the abdomen: Should non-operative management be used?Retrospective review of blunt thoracic aortic injury management according to current treatment recommendations.Telemedicine for trauma resuscitation: developing a regional system to improve access to expert trauma care in Ontario.Comparing trauma quality indicator data between a pediatric and an adult trauma hospital.Using local injury data to influence injury prevention priorities.Systems saving lives: a structured review of pediatric trauma systems.What do students think of the St. Michael’s Hospital ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategy for Youth?An evidence-based method for targeting a shaken baby syndrome prevention media campaign.The virtual mentor: cost-effective, nurse-practitioner performed, telementored lung sonography with remote physician guidance.Quality indicators used by teaching versus nonteaching international trauma centres.Compliance to advanced trauma life support protocols in adult trauma patients in the acute setting.Closing the quality improvement loop: a collaborative approach.National Trauma Registry: “collecting” it all in New Brunswick.Does delay to initial reduction attempt affect success rates for anterior shoulder dislocation (pilot study)?Use of multidisciplinary, multi-site morbidity and mortality rounds in a provincial trauma system.Caring about trauma care: public awareness, knowledge and perceptions.Assessing the quality of admission dictation at a level 1 trauma centre.Trauma trends in older adults: a decade in review.Blunt splenic injury in patients with hereditary spherocytosis: a population-based analysis.Analysis of trauma team activation in severe head injury: an institutional experience.ROTEM results correlate with fresh frozen plasma transfusion in trauma patients.10-year trend of assault in Alberta.10-year trend in alcohol use in major trauma in Alberta.10-year trend in major trauma injury related to motorcycles compared with all-terrain vehicles in Alberta.Referral to a community program for youth injured by violence: a feasibility study.New impaired driving laws impact on the trauma population at level 1 and 3 trauma centres in British Columbia, Canada.A validation study of the mobile medical unit/polyclinic team training for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games.Inferior vena cava filter use in major trauma: the Sunny-brook experience, 2000–2011.Relevance of cellular microparticles in trauma-induced coagulopathy: a systemic review.Improving quality through trauma centre collaboratives.Predictors of acute stress response in adult polytrauma patients following injury.Patterns of outdoor recreational injury in northern British Columbia.Risk factors for loss-to-follow up among trauma patients include functional, socio-economic, and geographic determinants: Would mandating opt-out consent strategies minimize these risks?Med-evacs and mortality rates for trauma from Inukjuak, Nunavik, Quebec.Review of open abdomens in McGill University Health Centre.Are surgical interventions for trauma associated with the development of posttraumatic retained hemothorax and empyema?A major step in understanding the mechanisms of traumatic coagulopathy: the possible role of thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor.Access to trauma centre care for patients with major trauma.Repeat head computed tomography in anticoagulated traumatic brain injury patients: still warranted.Improving trauma system governance. 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Topolovec-Vranic J, Cullen N, Michalak A, Ouchterlony D, Bhalerao S, Masanic C, Cusimano MD. Evaluation of an online cognitive behavioural therapy program by patients with traumatic brain injury and depression. Brain Inj 2010; 24:762-72. [PMID: 20370383 DOI: 10.3109/02699051003709599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE The most frequently reported psychiatric symptom after traumatic brain injury (TBI) is depression. This study examined whether internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) could be appropriate and effective for patients with mild or moderate TBI and depression. METHODS AND PROCEDURES Patients were recruited for an at-home, 6-week internet-based CBT program (MoodGYM). Participants were assessed during this period by weekly telephone calls and at 12 months post-enrolment. Intervention completion rates, predictors of adherence, user feedback and changes in scores on validated depression scales were assessed. MAIN OUTCOMES AND RESULTS Twenty-one patients were recruited: 64% and 43% completed the 6-week intervention and the 12-month follow-up, respectively. Adherence rates were not predicted by demographic or injury characteristics in this small sample. Patients identified reading, memory and comprehension requirements as limitations of the program. Scores on the depression scales were significantly decreased upon completion of the intervention and at the 12-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The MoodGYM program may be effective for treating symptoms of depression in patients with TBI. While adherence rates were not predicted by age, education level or injury severity, demands upon memory and concentration which may already be compromised in these patients need to be considered.
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Topolovec-Vranic J, Canzian S, Innis J, Pollmann-Mudryj MA, McFarlan AW, Baker AJ. Patient satisfaction and documentation of pain assessments and management after implementing the adult nonverbal pain scale. Am J Crit Care 2010; 19:345-54; quiz 355. [PMID: 20595216 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2010247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Accurate assessment and management of pain in critically ill patients who are nonverbal or cognitively impaired is challenging. No widely accepted assessment tool is currently in place for assessing pain in these patients. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of implementing a new pain assessment tool in a trauma/neurosurgery intensive care unit. METHODS Staff and patient satisfaction questionnaires and retrospective chart reviews were used before and after implementation of the Nonverbal Pain Scale. The questionnaire responses, frequency of pain documentation, and amount of pain medication given were compared from before to after implementation. RESULTS Most staff (78%) ranked the tool as easy to use. Implementation of the tool increased staff confidence in assessing pain in nonverbal, sedated patients (57% before vs 81% after implementation, P = .02) and increased the number of pain assessments documented by the nursing staff for noncommunicative patients per day in the intensive care unit (2.2 before vs 3.4 after, P = .02). Patients reported decreased retrospective pain ratings (8.5 before vs 7.2 after, P = .04) and a trend toward a decrease in the time required to receive pain medication (38% before vs 10% after requiring >5 minutes to receive medication, P = .06). CONCLUSIONS Implementation of the Nonverbal Pain Scale in a critical care setting improved patients' ratings of their pain experience, improved documentation by nurses, and increased nurses' confidence in assessing pain in nonverbal patients.
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Topolovec-Vranic J, Cusimano M, Ouchterlony D, Bhalerao S, Cullen N, Michalak A. Poster 13: Using the Internet to Treat Depression Following Mild or Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2008.08.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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